Brachypetersius huloti (Poll, 1954)
photo by Mamonekene, V.

Family:  Alestidae (African tetras)
Max. size:  7 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  pelagic; freshwater; pH range: 6 - 7; dH range: 8
Distribution:  Africa: Fulakari River headwaters (lower Congo River basin) in Republic of Congo and the middle Congo River basin, including the middle Congo River, Lukenie, Lomami and a non-verified record from the Ruki drainage in Democratic Republic of the Congo (Ref. 42032). Report from the upper Niari (Ref. 42032) unconfirmed in Ref. 80290.
Diagnosis:   
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 16 February 2009 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless
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